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I will be posting up many more pics and video when I can get her in the air and in some good light.
This is my new H9 1/4 scale J-3 Cub purchased at SEFF 2012.
After seeing this plane at SEFF on an Orange Rx (with 400+pilots
), I knew I had to buy this plane before it met its demise.... here is the history I know and what I have learned after a thorough going over.
What I know:
The original builder passed away before it was completed. He recovered the entire plane in fabric; a set of J-3 plans and 2 views (top and profile) was used as a guide for the rib detailing and stitch work. The stitching was a rather clever DIY method I will share in the H9 J-3 Review thread by Michael Heer later (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=698597).
The original builder tediously recovered ever square inch of the interior in expert fashion and I was told did the majority of the rib-work. I am not sure if these seats were recovered, but they are different than the seats pictured in the review. Mine are white leather with black piping. Also all hardware is heavy-duty quality stuff and beefier hinges with metal pins were used
The gentleman who completed the plane is who I bought it from. I was told it has around 15 flights.
What I discovered and assume:
There is a significant mix of high quality and dogpoop electronics- the guy I bought it from flew it on Orange Rx's. There is an E-Flite Power 110 with a CC HV ESC up front,...Continue Reading
This is my new H9 1/4 scale J-3 Cub purchased at SEFF 2012.
| cub walkaround (1 min 31 sec) |
After seeing this plane at SEFF on an Orange Rx (with 400+pilots
), I knew I had to buy this plane before it met its demise.... here is the history I know and what I have learned after a thorough going over. What I know:
The original builder passed away before it was completed. He recovered the entire plane in fabric; a set of J-3 plans and 2 views (top and profile) was used as a guide for the rib detailing and stitch work. The stitching was a rather clever DIY method I will share in the H9 J-3 Review thread by Michael Heer later (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=698597).
The original builder tediously recovered ever square inch of the interior in expert fashion and I was told did the majority of the rib-work. I am not sure if these seats were recovered, but they are different than the seats pictured in the review. Mine are white leather with black piping. Also all hardware is heavy-duty quality stuff and beefier hinges with metal pins were used
The gentleman who completed the plane is who I bought it from. I was told it has around 15 flights.
What I discovered and assume:
There is a significant mix of high quality and dogpoop electronics- the guy I bought it from flew it on Orange Rx's. There is an E-Flite Power 110 with a CC HV ESC up front,...Continue Reading
